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Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN, Inpatient Rehabilitation

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes callPer Diem

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Job Description

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Inpatient Rehab Facility

University of Louisville Health Frazier Rehab Hospital-Brownsboro

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Your Experience Matters

University of Louisville Health Frazier Rehab Hospital-Brownsboro is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and University of Louisville. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations.

Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

At University of Louisville Health Frazier Rehab Hospital-Brownsboro

We strive to Make Communities Healthier.

We strive to create places where patients choose to come for healthcare, where providers desire to practice, and Team Members want to work.

Connect with Our Recruiter

Please contact Melissa Gilbert by email melissa.gilbert@lifepointhealth.net [melissa.gilbert@lifepointhealth.net], text 615-324-9804 or simply schedule a time and date that works best for you by clicking the link below.

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How you’ll contribute

A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) who excels in this role:

  • Evaluates and treats patient populations for swallowing, speech-language and therapy needs.
  • Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
  • Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient and family.
  • Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress.
  • Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services.
  • Supervises activities of clinical fellows, students, and other support personnel.

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers:

  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We Are Looking For

  • Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology Required
  • Licensed Speech Therapist
  • Current licensure with State Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) within 60 days of hire
  • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

More about University of Louisville Health Frazier Rehab Hospital-Brownsboro

University of Louisville Health Frazier Rehab Hospital-Brownsboro is a state-of-the-art, 40-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness.

Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey.

We offer customized, individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

We strive to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs.

EEOC Statement

University of Louisville Health Frazier Rehab Hospital-Brownsboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. University of Louisville Health Frazier Rehab Hospital-Brownsboro is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients for swallowing and communication needs while designing and implementing individualized care plans. They also educate families, assist with discharge planning, and supervise clinical fellows and support staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess a current state license. Additionally, the role requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and the ability to work effectively in a high-stress inpatient environment.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Swallowing therapyPatient assessmentCare planningPatient educationCounselingClinical supervision

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 46% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution33 jobs · 28 employers

11
<$100k
7
$100k-120k
4
$120k-140k
10
$140k-160k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
61%
Loan repayment
14% this job
Sign-on bonus
11%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$65-$80/hr
#2

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Thera Peds · Pawtucket, Rhode Island

$61.5-$75.75/hr
#3

Speech Therapist, SLP, Fl

$65-$75/hr
#4

Speech Therapist

$65-$75/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Louisville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$277k
Typical market rent
$1,353/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.1
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Tuition Assistance
Loan Assistance
401(k) Retirement Package
Company Match
Employee Well-being Programs
Free Gym Memberships
Virtual Care Appointments
Mental Health Services